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Summary of Contents for Acura EL 2005

  • Page 1 This Owner’s Manual covers all models of ADDRESS the Acura EL. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your STREET particular model.
  • Page 2 This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Acura is to read information is intended to help you this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Acura, other convenience items.
  • Page 3 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels on the vehicle. Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) .......... . 51 Features (climate, audio, security, and cruise control ) ................
  • Page 6 A summary of the warranties Driver and Passenger Safety what you need to know if you’re covering your new Acura, and how to Important information about the planning to tow a trailer. contact us for any reason. Refer to proper use and care of your vehicle’s...
  • Page 7: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your Vehicle at a Glance DASH LIGHTS (P.51) AIRBAGS TWEETER GAUGES (P.59) (P.12, 24) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH HEATING/ (P.70) COOLING CONTROLS (P.90) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.79) FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.117/71) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PARKING BRAKE (P.132) (P.118) (P.84)
  • Page 8 Your Vehicle at a Glance CRUISE INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD HAZARD WARNING CONTROL WIPERS/WASHERS BRIGHTNESS LIGHTS (P.62) (P.65) MASTER (P.64) SWITCH (P.112) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.95) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.111) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.65) SEAT HEATER SWITCH (P.78) MOONROOF (P.82) MIRROR HEADLIGHTS/ TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL HORN CONTROLS...
  • Page 10: Driver And Passenger Safety

    Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Advice for Pregnant Women ..19 The Passenger’s Front Airbag information about how to protect Additional Safety Precautions . 19 Poses Serious Risks ....32 yourself and your passengers. It Additional Information About Your If You Must Drive with Several shows you how to use seat belts.
  • Page 11: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety (see pages Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. Be Aware of Airbag Hazards crash injuries and deaths. Generally, The recommendations on this page While airbags can save lives, they the higher the speed, the greater the are the ones we consider to be the...
  • Page 12: Your Vehicle's Safety Features

    Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many (3) (4) features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
  • Page 13: Seat Belts

    Your Vehicle’s Safety Features However, you and your passengers Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts can’t take full advantage of these Your vehicle is equipped with seat Seat belts are the single most features unless you remain sitting in belts in all seating positions. effective safety device for adults and a proper position and larger children.
  • Page 14 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Of course, seat belts cannot against the inside of the vehicle completely protect you in every and against other occupants. crash. But in most cases, seat belts Not wearing a seat belt properly can reduce your risk of serious increases the chance of serious Keep you from being thrown out...
  • Page 15: Airbags

    Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions.
  • Page 16: Protecting Adults And Teens

    Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats The rest of this section gives more After everyone has entered the detailed information about how you vehicle, be sure the doors are closed can maximize your safety. and locked.
  • Page 17 Protecting Adults and Teens Transport Canada and the National Once your seat is adjusted correctly, Highway Traffic Safety rock it back and forth to make sure Administration recommend that the seat is locked in position. Sitting too close to a front drivers allow at least 25 cm (10 See page for how to adjust the...
  • Page 18: Adjust The Seat-Backs

    Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest Reclining the seat-back too far reduces the protective capability of can result in serious injury or the belt.
  • Page 19: Adjust The Head Restraints

    Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning head then tug on the belt to make sure the restraints reduces their belt is securely latched. Also check effectiveness and you can be that the belt is not twisted, because a seriously injured in a crash.
  • Page 20 Protecting Adults and Teens This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.
  • Page 21: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position

    Protecting Adults and Teens If a seat belt does not seem to Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of work properly, it may not Position position in the front seat can be protect the occupant in a crash. After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash their seats and put on seat belts, it is...
  • Page 22: Advice For Pregnant Women

    Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions upright and adjust the seat as far Two people should never use the back as possible while allowing full If they do, they same seat belt. control of the vehicle.
  • Page 23 Protecting Adults and Teens Do not place hard or sharp objects Do not attach hard objects on or If a side airbag between yourself and a front near a front door. Carrying hard or sharp inflates, a cup holder or other hard airbag.
  • Page 24: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in positions.
  • Page 25: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions, and they should activate in any collision severe enough to cause front-airbag inflation. The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the front airbags do not deploy.
  • Page 26: Seat Belt Maintenance

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash, For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by the dealer. A condition of your seat belts regularly. belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious...
  • Page 27: Additional Information About Your Airbags

    Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Sensors that can detect whether a Emergency backup power in case Your airbag system includes: child is in the passenger’s side your vehicle’s electrical system is airbag path and automatically turn disconnected in a crash. Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint the airbag off (see page System) front airbags.
  • Page 28: How Your Front Airbags Work

    Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
  • Page 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
  • Page 30: How Your Side Airbags Work

    There will be some delay between passenger’s side airbag. the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment Although Acura does not encourage path and when the indicator comes children to ride in front, this system on or goes off.
  • Page 31: How The Srs Indicator Works

    Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works If the indicator comes on at any The SRS indicator alerts other time, or does not come on at all, you to a potential problem you should have the system checked Ignoring the SRS indicator can with your airbags or seat belt by your dealer.
  • Page 32: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts How the Side Airbag Off If a short adult leans sideways, or a Indicator Works larger adult slouches and leans This indicator alerts you sideways into the side airbag that the passenger’s side deployment path, the system may airbag has been automatically shut also shut off the side airbag.
  • Page 33: Airbag Service

    Do not try to remove or replace soaks into a seat-back, it can any airbag by yourself. This must prevent the side airbag cutoff be done by an Acura dealer or a system from working properly. knowledgeable body shop. The SRS Indicator light alerts you Take your vehicle to to a problem.
  • Page 34: Protecting Children General Guidelines

    Protecting Children General Guidelines If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins Children who are unrestrained with important general guidelines, or improperly restrained can be then presents special information for seriously injured or killed in a infants, small children, and larger...
  • Page 35: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat

    Protecting Children General Guidelines Children who ride in back are less Small Children Infants and small children must be likely to be injured by striking restrained in an approved child seat Placing a forward-facing child seat in interior vehicle parts during a that is properly secured to the the front seat of a vehicle equipped (see pages...
  • Page 36 Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard and on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
  • Page 37: If You Must Drive With Several Children

    Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put children can be properly restrained. an infant or small child in the front If you ever have to carry a group of passenger seat so they can watch the children, and a child must ride in...
  • Page 38: Additional Safety Precautions

    Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in a Keep vehicle keys/remote Leaving children without Never hold an infant or child on vehicle. transmitters out of the reach of If you are not wearing a adult supervision is illegal in most Even very young your lap.
  • Page 39: Protecting Infants

    Protecting Infants Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back Placing a rear-facing child seat seat, but not in the front. in the front seat can result in Never put a serious injury or death if the rear-facing child seat in the front passenger’s front airbag inflates.
  • Page 40: Protecting Small Children

    Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small If it is necessary to put a forward- child stay in the child seat as long facing child seat in the front, move as possible, until the child reaches the vehicle seat as far to the rear as the weight or height limit for the possible, be sure the child seat is seat.
  • Page 41: Selecting A Child Seat

    Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need In seating positions and vehicles Before purchasing a conventional to choose either a conventional child not equipped with LATCH, a child seat, or using a previously seat, or one designed for use with LATCH-compatible child seat can purchased one, we recommend that the Lower Anchors and Tethers for...
  • Page 42: Installing A Child Seat

    Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat, A child seat secured with a seat belt Secure the child in the child seat. and a good place to install the seat, should be installed as firmly as Make sure the child is properly there are three main steps in possible.
  • Page 43: Installing A Child Seat With Latch

    Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with To install a LATCH-compatible child SMALL MARKS LATCH seat: Your vehicle is equipped with Move the seat belt buckle or LATCH (Lower Anchors and tongue away from the lower Tethers for Children) at the outer anchors.
  • Page 44 Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR RIGID TYPE FLEXIBLE TYPE Place the child seat on the vehicle Other LATCH-compatible seats have Lift the head restraint (see page seat, then attach the seat to the a flexible-type connector as shown ), then route the tether strap lower anchors according to the above.
  • Page 45: Installing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt

    Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ forward and from side to side to Shoulder Belt verify that it is secure. When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.
  • Page 46 Installing a Child Seat To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
  • Page 47: Installing A Child Seat With A Tether

    Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor Tighten the strap according to the Tether seat maker’s instructions. TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR COVER ANCHOR After properly securing the child A child seat with a tether can be seat with the lap/shoulder belt installed in any seating position in (see page...
  • Page 48: Protecting Larger Children

    Protecting Larger Children Using the Center Anchor Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child age 12 or for a forward-facing child seat, the under to sit in front can result in child should sit in a back seat on a injury or death if the passenger’s booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder...
  • Page 49: Checking Seat Belt Fit

    Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs? Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip? If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear...
  • Page 50 Protecting Larger Children Some states also require children to A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front use a booster until they reach a seat until the tops of their ears are Transport Canada and National given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or even with the top of the vehicle’s or Highway Traffic Safety...
  • Page 51: Additional Safety Precautions

    Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: Do not let a child wear a seat belt when a child can safely ride in front.
  • Page 52: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. You should exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide entering the vehicle in condition.
  • Page 53: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious SUN VISOR injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 54: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......52 Seats ..........74 the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......53 Seat Heaters ........78 contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicator ....
  • Page 55: Control Locations

    Control Locations CRUISE CONTROL MOONROOF MIRROR HEATING/COOLING MASTER SWITCH (P.82) CONTROLS CONTROLS (P.112) (P.83) (P.90) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.70) AUDIO SYSTEM POWER WINDOW (P.95) SWITCHES DIGITAL CLOCK (P.79) (P.111) FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.117/71) HOOD RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES HANDLE (P.112) A/T model is shown.
  • Page 56: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56) WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.57) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.55) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.54) (P.57) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) (P.56) FRONT FOG LIGHTS INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN (P.57) INDICATOR...
  • Page 57: Instrument Panel Indicator

    Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder Charging System indicators to give you important Indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you If this indicator comes on when the turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It engine is running, the battery is not reminds you and your passengers to being charged.
  • Page 58 Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Indicator Indicator System Indicator This indicator comes on for a few This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on when you seconds when you turn the ignition turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  • Page 59 Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Anti-lock Brake System Turn Signal and Brake System Indicator (ABS) Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator has two functions: This indicator normally comes on for Indicators a few seconds when you turn the The left or right turn signal indicator It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and when blinks when you signal a lane change...
  • Page 60 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running Trunk-open Indicator Lights’’ Indicator This indicator comes on as a This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on if the trunk reminder that you must refuel soon. turn the ignition switch to ON (II) lid is not closed tightly.
  • Page 61: Maintenance Required Indicator

    Maintenance Required Indicator Maintenance Required If you exceed 16,000 km (10,000 Indicator miles) without having the scheduled This indicator reminds you that it is maintenance performed, this time to take your vehicle in for indicator will remain on as a constant scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 62: Gauges

    Gauges Each trip meter works independently, SPEEDOMETER so you can keep track of two TACHOMETER different distances. To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the Select/Reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’. Both trip meters will reset if the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.
  • Page 63: Fuel Gauge

    Gauges Temperature Gauge FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road.
  • Page 64: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel MOONROOF HEADLIGHTS/ INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD HAZARD WARNING (P. 82) TURN SIGNALS BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS BUTTON (P. 63) (P. 64) (P. 62) (P. 65) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 112) MIRROR CONTROLS HORN REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 83) (P.
  • Page 65: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    Windshield Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to Windshield Washer Pull the select a position. wiper control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you MIST The wipers run at high release the lever. The wipers run at speed until you release the lever.
  • Page 66: Lights

    Turn Signal, Headlights, Fog lights Turn Signal, Headlights, and Fog Turn Signal Push down on the High Beams Pull the lever back lights left lever to signal a left turn and up until you hear a click to turn on the to signal a right turn.
  • Page 67: Instrument Panel Brightness

    Instrument Panel Brightness There are six brightness levels. To reduce glare at night, the SELECT/RESET KNOB When you turn the knob, the instrument panel illumination dims odometer/trip meter display when you turn the light switch to changes to circles that show you the .
  • Page 68: Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

    Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger 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 accidentally damaged.
  • Page 69: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment Push the lever up to lock the before you start driving. steering wheel in that position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the...
  • Page 70: Keys And Locks

    You will need this key number if you Immobilizer System. They will not (Black) ever have to get a key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the only Acura-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
  • Page 71: Immobilizer System

    Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer.
  • Page 72: Ignition Switch

    Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open you turn the key.
  • Page 73: Door Locks

    Door Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks Childproof Door Locks LOCK TAB Unlock Unlock Lock Lock LEVER MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Each door has a lock tab on the top. The master door lock switch allows The childproof door locks are Push the tab down to lock the door control of all door locks from the designed to prevent children seated...
  • Page 74: Trunk

    Door Locks Trunk Keep the trunk lid closed at all times Emergency Trunk Opener while driving to avoid damaging the TRUNK RELEASE lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from HANDLE Pull getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page MASTER KEY To open the trunk, pull the trunk As a safety feature, your vehicle has...
  • Page 75: Remote Transmitter

    Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once PANIC Press this button for LOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it about 1 second to attract attention; BUTTON twice to unlock the other doors. the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
  • Page 76 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care As required by the FCC: Battery This device complies with Part 15 of the Avoid dropping or throwing the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the transmitter. following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and Protect the transmitter from (2) this device must accept any...
  • Page 77: Seats

    Seats Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the seat-back angle of the backward, pull up on the bar under front seat, pull up on the lever on the the front seat cushion’s front edge.
  • Page 78 Seats Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash See page for important safety and other injuries. They are most information and a warning about how to effective when you adjust them so properly position the head restraints.
  • Page 79 Seats Armrest Folding Rear Seat GUIDE CENTER SHOULDER BELT MASTER KEY The lid of the console compartment The left and right halves can be When storing cargo, you can move can be used as an armrest. folded separately from inside the the rear center shoulder belt out of vehicle or inside the trunk.
  • Page 80 Seats Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back whenever it is in the upright position. Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded. Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured.
  • Page 81: Seat Heaters

    Seat Heaters Do not use the seat heaters when the DRIVER’S SEAT PASSENGER’S SEAT engine is off or when idling for a HEATER SWITCH HEATER SWITCH long period of time. They can drain the battery, making your vehicle hard to start. Because of the sensors for the side airbag system, there is no heater in the seat-back.
  • Page 82: Power Windows

    Power Windows Your vehicle’s windows are electri- DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH cally-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower Closing a power window on any window. someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Each door has a switch that controls its window.
  • Page 83 Power Windows The master control panel also con- The AUTO function only works to The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: lower the driver’s window. To raise the passenger’s windows. With this the window, you must pull back on switch off, the passenger’s windows AUTO To open the driver’s...
  • Page 84 Power Windows Auto Reverse If your vehicle’s battery is If the power windows do not operate If the driver’s window runs into any disconnected or goes dead, or the properly after resetting, have your obstacle while it is closing driver’s window fuse is removed, the vehicle checked by your dealer.
  • Page 85: Moonroof

    Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, MOONROOF SWITCH press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, If you try to open the moonroof in press and hold the top of the switch below-f reezing temperatures, or when ).
  • Page 86: Mirrors

    Mirrors Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors Move the selector switch to L Push the appropriate edge of the clean and adjusted for best visibility. (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s adjustment switch to move the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before side).
  • Page 87: Parking Brake

    Mirrors, Parking Brake Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake HEATED MIRROR BUTTON Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER The outside mirrors are heated to To apply the parking brake, pull the remove fog and frost.
  • Page 88: Interior Lights

    Interior Lights Ceiling Light Individual Interior Lights The lights around the ignition switch come on when you open any door. FRONT DOOR ACTIVATED REAR After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for several seconds. DOOR ACTIVATED The ceiling light has a three-position The front ceiling light also contains switch: ON, Door Activated, and...
  • Page 89: Interior Convenience Items

    Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COIN BOX VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS...
  • Page 90: Beverage Holders

    Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Accessory Power Socket Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the This socket is intended to supply beverage holders. A spilled liquid power for 12 volt DC accessories LEVER that is very hot can scald you or your that are rated 120 watts or less (10 passengers.
  • Page 91: Ashtrays

    Interior Convenience Items Ashtrays (Optional) Front and rear ashtrays are available as options. Use the ashtray only f or cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible f ire and damage to your vehicle, don’t put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray.
  • Page 92: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Vents Heating, and A/C ....90 systems in your Acura provide a Air Flow Buttons ......91 comfortable driving environment in Climate Control ......93 all weather conditions.
  • Page 93 Vents, Heating, and A/C MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON...
  • Page 94: Air Flow Buttons

    Air Flow Buttons Fan Control Dial The outside air intakes for the Air flows from the center Turn this dial to increase or decrease heating and cooling system are at and corner vents in the dashboard. the fan speed and airflow. the base of the windshield.
  • Page 95 Vents, Heating, and A/C Ventilation Using the A/C Dehumidify the Interior The flow-through ventilation system Air conditioning places an extra load Air conditioning, as it cools, removes draws in outside air, circulates it on the engine. Watch the engine moisture from the air. When used in through the interior, then exhausts it coolant temperature gauge (see page combination with the heater, it...
  • Page 96 Vents, Heating, and A/C, Climate Control To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Cool or Heat Automatically To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows The automatic climate control windows: system can adjust the fan speed and Select .
  • Page 97: Climate Control

    Climate Control To Turn Everything Off Sunlight and Temperature To shut off the system temporarily, Sensors turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the left. SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR You should shut the system completely off only for the first few minutes of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater.
  • Page 98: Playing The Radio

    Playing the Radio ST INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON A.SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS TUNE/SOUND KNOB SEEK BAR...
  • Page 99 Playing the Radio lower frequency. Each preset button can To Play the Radio Preset The ignition switch must be in the store one frequency on AM, and two ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. SEEK The SEEK function frequencies on FM. Turn the system on by pushing the searches up and down from the PWR/VOL knob or the AM/FM...
  • Page 100 Playing the Radio AUTO SELECT If you are press the Balance/Fader These two To turn off Auto Select, traveling far from home and can no A. SEL button. This restores the modes adjust the strength of the longer receive your preset stations, presets you originally set.
  • Page 101: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
  • Page 102 Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
  • Page 103: Playing A Cd

    Playing a CD CD BUTTON RPT INDICATOR CD SLOT RDM BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR RPT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB RDM INDICATOR...
  • Page 104 Playing a CD To Play a CD SKIP To Stop Playing a CD With the ignition switch in the Each time you press and release the Press the eject button ( ) to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, bar, the player skips forward to remove the CD.
  • Page 105 CD Changer Operating the Optional CD Changer An optional six CD changer is available for your vehicle from your dealer. This disc changer uses the same controls used for the in-dash CD player. Load the CDs in the magazine and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit.
  • Page 106: Protecting Your Cds

    Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R/CD-RW discs, When a CD is not being played, store use only high quality CDs labeled it in its case to protect it from dust for audio use. and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct When recording a CD-R/CD-RW, sunlight and extreme heat.
  • Page 107: Cd Player Error Messages

    CD Player Error Messages If you see an error message in the Indication Cause Solution display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD. the vehicle to your dealer.
  • Page 108: Cd Changer Error Messages

    CD Changer Error Messages If you see an error message in the Indication Cause Solution display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Press the magazine eject button and pull it out, the vehicle to your dealer.
  • Page 109 Playing a Tape CD/TAPE BUTTON RPT INDICATOR DOLBY INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON BUTTON NR BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB FF BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR PLAY/PROG BUTTON REW BUTTON...
  • Page 110 Playing a Tape To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To switch to the radio or CD player when you insert a tape. The while a tape is playing, press the Optional on all models The ignition switch must be in the indicator comes on.
  • Page 111 Playing a Tape Press the RPT button Store tapes in their cases to protect REPEAT Caring for the Tape and Player to continuously play a song or The tape player picks up dirt and them from dust and moisture. Never passage.
  • Page 112: Radio Theft Protection

    Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If you lose the card, you must obtain If the code card is lost, a dealer can disable itself if it is disconnected the code number from a dealer. To access your code with your radio’s from electrical power for any reason.
  • Page 113: Security System

    Security System The security system helps to protect With the system set, you can still SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the remote The horn sounds and a combination transmitter without triggering the of headlights, parking lights, side alarm.
  • Page 114: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock If your vehicle’s battery is CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) BUTTON disconnected or goes dead, you will need to set the clock. Press and hold the CLOCK button. Change the hours by pressing the H (Preset 4) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
  • Page 115: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 40 km/h (25 mph) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways.
  • Page 116 Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising the set speed when you are going You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: up and down hills. If your speed speed in any of these ways: increases going down a hill, use Press and hold the SET/decel...
  • Page 117 Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control Resume the Set Speed on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in When you push the CANCEL button pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: or tap on the brake or clutch pedal, completing the pass, take your foot...
  • Page 118: Before Driving

    Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......116 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....116 gasoline to use, and how to check Service Station Procedures ..117 the levels of important fluids. You Refueling ........
  • Page 119 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation your authorized Acura dealer for Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate service. reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
  • Page 120 Service Station Procedures Refueling If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your Gasoline is highly flammable Push vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery and explosive. You can be system. The system helps keep burned or seriously injured fuel vapors from going into the when handling fuel.
  • Page 121 Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood SUPPORT ROD LATCH GRIP HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CLIP Park the vehicle, and set the Put your fingers between the front Pull the support rod out of its clip parking brake. Pull the hood edge of the hood and the front and insert the end into the release handle located under the...
  • Page 122 Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to Oil Check remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
  • Page 123 Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Refer to Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page for information RESERVE TANK about checking other items on your vehicle. Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding on page...
  • Page 124: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed. Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra schedule. See Owner’s fuel. Use the cruise control when Maintenance Checks (see page appropriate.
  • Page 125: Accessories And Modifications

    Be sure electronic accessories do crash in which you can be hurt Accessories not overload electrical circuits or killed. Your dealer has Acura accessories (see page ) or interfere with that allow you to personalize your proper operation. Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
  • Page 126 Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Larger or smaller wheels and tires Additional Safety Precaution Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of Do not cover or replace front seat- or replacing components with your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and back covers without consulting a aftermarket components could other systems.
  • Page 127: Carrying Cargo

    Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET storage areas: Glove box Front door and seat-back pockets Console compartment Trunk Roof-rack (if equipped) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
  • Page 128 Carrying Cargo Load Limits Steps for Determining Correct Load capacity is 45 kg (100 lbs). The maximum load limit for your Limit: (395 350 (5 70) = 45 kg) vehicle is 395 kg (850 lbs). This figure includes the total weight of all Locate the statement, ‘‘the Determine the combined weight occupants, cargo, accessories, and...
  • Page 129 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on If you can carry any items on a Compartment a Roof Rack roof rack, be sure the total weight Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the of the rack and the items does not be thrown around and hurt...
  • Page 130: Driving (Engine And Transmission Operation)

    Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......128 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......129 conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission ....130 manual and automatic transmissions. Automatic Transmission ....
  • Page 131: Preparing To Drive

    Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see When you start the engine, check and adjustments every day before page the gauges and indicators in the you drive your vehicle. instrument panel (see page Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see...
  • Page 132: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. In cold weather, turn off all The immobilizer system protects your The engine is harder to start in cold electrical accessories to reduce vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly- weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at the drain on the battery.
  • Page 133: Manual Transmission

    Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces.
  • Page 134 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly. This will give you good speed will enter into the tachometer’s fuel economy and effective red zone.
  • Page 135: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it SHIFT LEVER flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission.
  • Page 136 Automatic Transmission To avoid transmission damage, come Drive (D) Use this position for To shift from: Do this: to a complete stop before shifting normal driving. The transmission P to R Press the brake pedal and into Park. The shift lever must be in automatically selects a suitable gear press the release button.
  • Page 137 Automatic Transmission Second (2) This position locks Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release the transmission in second gear. It If you exceed the maximum speed Do this if pushing on the brake pedal does not downshift to first gear for the gear you are in, the engine and pressing the release button does when you come to a stop.
  • Page 138 Automatic Transmission, Parking Parking RELEASE BUTTON Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle. Make sure the parking brake is set firmly or your vehicle may roll if it is parked on an incline. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before you put the transmission in Park.
  • Page 139 Parking, Braking System Never park over dry leaves, tall Braking System Check the brakes after driving grass, or other flammable Your vehicle is equipped with disc through deep water. Apply the materials. The hot three way brakes at all four wheels. A power brakes moderately to see if they feel catalytic converter could cause assist helps reduce the effort needed...
  • Page 140: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ABS Indicator The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) If the ABS indicator comes on while helps prevent the brakes from driving, test the brakes as shown on ABS INDICATOR locking up and helps you retain page steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than a person can do it.
  • Page 141 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a Towing a Trailer ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or Your vehicle is not designed to tow a distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or trailer, attempting to do so can void...
  • Page 142: Maintenance

    Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... . 140 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule ....141 maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ..... 144 maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations .......
  • Page 143: Maintenance Safety

    Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Wear eye protection and Potential Vehicle Hazards section should be performed by a protective clothing when working Carbon Monoxide poison from certified technician or other qualified with the battery or compressed air. engine exhaust.
  • Page 144: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Some of the most important safety Maintenance Schedule Follow the Maintenance Schedule precautions are given here. However, The maintenance schedule assumes for Severe Conditions if you drive we cannot warn you of every you will use your vehicle as normal your vehicle MAINLY under one or conceivable hazard that can arise in transportation for passengers and...
  • Page 145 See the headlights, fog lights, parking more information. page lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights We recommend the use of Acura monthly. See page parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done.
  • Page 146 Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). Follow the Severe Maintenance miles x 1,000 Schedule if you drive your vehicle km x 1,000 MAINLY under one or more of the Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop following conditions: Check tires...
  • Page 147 Maintenance Record (Severe Schedule) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 8,000 km Signature or dealer stamp km/mi 72,000 km Signature or dealer stamp...
  • Page 148 Maintenance Record (Severe Schedule) 136,000 km Signature or dealer stamp km/mi 200,000 km Signature or dealer stamp km/mi 85,000 mi 125,000 mi Date Date 144,000 km km/mi 208,000 km km/mi 90,000 mi 130,000 mi Date (or 5 years) Date 152,000 km km/mi 216,000 km km/mi...
  • Page 149: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) (Manual Transmission only) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE OIL FLUID DIPSTICK FILL CAP (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) POWER STEERING FLUID ENGINE (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK RADIATOR CAP (Orange loop)
  • Page 150: Adding Engine Oil

    Adding Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil Honda Motor Oil is the preferred Oil is a major contributor to your 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is ENGINE OIL engine’s performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use FILL CAP Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for...
  • Page 151 Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter it meets the same requirements according to the recommendations in given for a conventional motor oil: it the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 152: Changing The Oil And Filter

    Changing the Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Replace the engine oil fill cap. OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten the drain bolt to : indicator should go out within 5 seconds.
  • Page 153: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not If the reserve tank is completely available, you may use another empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK major-brand non-silicate coolant as a coolant level in the radiator. temporary replacement. Make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines.
  • Page 154 Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers The coolant level should be up to Windshield Washers the base of the filler neck. Add Check the fluid level in the coolant if it is low. windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Pour the coolant slowly and The low washer level indicator will carefully so you do not spill.
  • Page 155: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately; it could damage components in the engine compartment. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 UPPER (Automatic Transmission Fluid). If MARK it’s not available, you may use a LOWER DEXRON III automatic MARK...
  • Page 156 Automatic Transmission Fluid, Manual Transmission Fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you into the transmission securely as may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 FILLER BOLT shown in the illustration. viscosity motor oil with the API Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR The transmission should be drained...
  • Page 157 Timing Belt, Brake Fluid Timing Belt Brake Fluid Brake System The timing belt should be replaced Check the brake fluid level in the at the intervals shown in the reservoirs monthly. maintenance schedule. Replace the belt at 100,000 km (60,000 miles) if Replace the brake fluid according to you regularly drive your vehicle in the time recommendations in the...
  • Page 158 Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch System Power Steering Fluid Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid. You may use another power Manual Transmission only UPPER LEVEL steering fluid as an emergency replacement, but have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
  • Page 159 Maintenance Schedule. If you Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot are not sure how to clean and grease when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch the latch, contact your Acura dealer. on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter.
  • Page 160 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing Front Turn Signal WEATHER SEAL BULB making sure the tabs are in their Light and Fog Light Bulbs slots. Pivot the hold-down wire back in place, and clip the end into If you are changing the bulb on the slot.
  • Page 161 Lights INNER FENDER CLIP INNER FENDER CLIP FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT COVER COVER SOCKET BULB SCREW SCREW CLIP (Driver’s side) (Passenger’s side) Remove the socket by turning it Remove the screw and use a flat Remove the screw and clip from one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
  • Page 162 Lights Connect the electrical connector. Replacing Front Parking/Side FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB Marker Light Bulbs Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. If you are changing the bulb on the driver’s side, start the engine, Put the inner fender cover in place. turn the steering wheel all the way Install the holding clips.
  • Page 163 Lights Test the lights to make sure the FRONT PARKING/ HOLDING new bulb is working. SIDE MARKER LIGHT CLIP Put the inner fender cover in place. Install the holding clip. Lock each one in place by pushing on the center. BULB SOCKET Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to...
  • Page 164 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Pull the bulb straight out of its (in Fenders) socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. BULBS Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise SOCKETS until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
  • Page 165 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Replacing a High-mount Brake BULB (in Trunk Lid) Light Bulb Open the trunk. Determine which of the two bulbs is burned out: taillight or back-up light. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. BULB SOCKETS BULB Pull the bulb straight out of its...
  • Page 166 Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Reinstall the socket. Turn it Cleaning Seat Belts Floor Mats clockwise until it locks. Make sure the new bulb is working. LOOP If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft The driver’s floor mat that came brush with a mixture of mild soap with your vehicle hooks over the and warm water to clean them.
  • Page 167 LOCK TAB Have your Acura replace this filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) if you Disconnect the blade assembly Do not open the hood when the wiper drive primarily in urban areas that...
  • Page 168: Wiper Blades

    Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield or rear window. BLADE REINFORCEMENT Remove the blade from its holder...
  • Page 169 Tires Tires Inflation Guidelines Recommended Tire Pressures To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated The following chart shows the tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of recommended cold tire pressures for size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread life, and riding most normal and high-speed driving...
  • Page 170 Tires For convenience, the recommended Tire pressure for high speed driving Tire Inspection tire sizes and cold air pressures are is the same as for normal driving. Every time you check inflation, you on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. should also examine the tires for If you check air pressure when the damage, foreign objects, and wear.
  • Page 171 Tires Tire Maintenance Tire Rotation INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to Front Front decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment. Have your dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent vibration while driving.
  • Page 172 Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels Winter Driving Replace your tires with radial tires of Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All the same size, load range, speed Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- Installing improper tires on your rating, and maximum cold tire weather tread design suitable for vehicle can affect handling and pressure rating (as shown on the...
  • Page 173 Tires Tire Chains When installing cables, follow the Because your vehicle has limited tire manufacturer’s instructions, and clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ mount them as tight as you can. Traction devices that are the wrong cable-type traction devices, with Make sure they are not contacting size or improperly installed can rubber chain tensioners on the front...
  • Page 174: Checking The Battery

    Checking the Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to white or yellowish powder). To a charger, disconnect both cables to remove it, cover the terminals with a prevent damaging your vehicle’s solution of baking soda and water. It electrical system.
  • Page 175: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than one ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage.
  • Page 176: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 174 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 175 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....180 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
  • Page 177: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
  • Page 178 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off you get to an exit or an area to stop the jack, seriously injuring that is far away from the traffic lanes.
  • Page 179 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINT WHEEL NUT WRENCH Turn the jack’s end Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking counterclockwise to loosen it, then with the wheel nut wrench. point. Turn the end bracket remove the jack.
  • Page 180 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION BRAKE HUB WHEEL NUT WRENCH Use the extension and the wheel Remove the wheel nuts, then Before mounting the spare tire, nut wrench as shown to raise the remove the flat tire. The wheel wipe any dirt off the mounting vehicle until the flat tire is off the nuts will be very hot if you were surface of the wheel and hub with...
  • Page 181 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the car to the ground and Tighten the wheel nuts securely in wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at pattern with the wheel wrench the nearest automotive service...
  • Page 182 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in the trunk with the end bracket on the left side. Turn WING BOLT the jack’s end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
  • Page 183 If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Turn the ignition switch to START Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
  • Page 184 If the Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel If you find nothing wrong, you will In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working.
  • Page 185: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: Turn off all the electrical acces- procedure, you should take several sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, precautions. Open the hood, and check the lights, etc. Put the transmission in physical condition of the battery.
  • Page 186: Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats

    Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats Connect the second jumper cable Start the vehicle. If the starter If Your Engine Overheats to the negative ( ) terminal on motor still operates slowly, check The pointer of the vehicle’s the booster battery. Connect the that the jumper cables have good temperature gauge should stay in other end to the grounding strap...
  • Page 187: If The Engine Overheats

    If the Engine Overheats If you do not see steam or spray, Look for any obvious coolant leaks, leave the engine running, and such as a split radiator hose. watch the temperature gauge. If Everything is still extremely hot, Steam and spray from an the high heat is due to overloading, so use caution.
  • Page 188 If the Engine Overheats If there was no coolant in the Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on reserve tank, you may need to add cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and watch coolant to the radiator.
  • Page 189 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Safely pull off the road, and shut Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system come on when the engine is warning indicators.
  • Page 190: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If your vehicle battery has been while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you disconnected or gone dead, these of the engine’s emissions continue driving, have the vehicle codes are erased.
  • Page 191: Brake System Indicator

    Brake System Indicator The brake system indicator However, if the brake pedal does not normally comes on when feel normal, you should take you turn the ignition switch immediate action. A problem in one to ON (II), and as a reminder to part of the system’s dual circuit check the parking brake.
  • Page 192: Closing The Moonroof

    Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: SOCKET Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. Try closing the moonroof.
  • Page 193 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE INTERIOR BLOWN The vehicle’s fuses are contained in Checking and Replacing Fuses Turn the ignition switch to LOCK two fuse boxes. The interior fuse If something electrical in your (0). Make sure the headlights and box is located underneath the vehicle stops working, check for a all other accessories are off.
  • Page 194 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle If the replacement fuse of the without fixing the problem, and you same rating blows in a short time, BLOWN do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse there is probably a serious of the same rating or a lower rating electrical problem with your from one of the other circuits.
  • Page 195: Fuse Locations

    Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5 A Power Window Relay 20 A Moonroof 7.5 A Accessory, Radio Not Used 7.5 A Meter 7.5 A 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights 10 A 10 A Remote Control Mirrors 20 A Front Fog Light 20 A...
  • Page 196 Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Condenser Fan 15 A Small Light 7.5 A Interior Light 20 A Cooling Fan 10 A Hazard 15 A FI ECU 15 A Horn, Stop 20 A ABS F/S 10 A Back Up 40 A...
  • Page 197: Emergency Towing

    Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, The tow Sling-type Equipment Automatic Transmission: call a professional towing service or truck uses metal cables with hooks Release the parking brake. organization. Never tow your vehicle on the ends. These hooks go around Start the engine.
  • Page 198 Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly- Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the designed and attached tow bar. bumpers will cause serious damage. Prepare the vehicle for towing as The bumpers are not designed to described above, and leave the...
  • Page 200: Technical Information

    Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....198 Emissions Controls ......207 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 200 Crankcase Emissions Control your vehicle, and the locations of the Dot Tire Quality Grading .....
  • Page 201: Identification Numbers

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Acura dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
  • Page 202 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION The Transmission Number is on a NUMBER label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER...
  • Page 203: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 4,488 mm (176.7 in) Fuel tank Approx. Width 1,717 mm (67.6 in) 50 (13.2 US gal) Height 1,441 mm (56.7 in) Engine Change Wheelbase 2,620 mm (103.1 in) coolant Manual 3.9 (1.03 US gal) Track Front 1,468 mm (57.8 in) Automatic 3.8 (1.00 US gal)
  • Page 204 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page 192 or the fuse label Charge quantity 500 550 g (17.6 19.4 oz) attached to the inside of the fuse Lubricant type SP-10 box door under the steering column. Lights Under-hood See page 193 or the fuse box...
  • Page 205: Dot Tire Quality Grading

    DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C All tires are graded for treadwear, The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to traction, and temperature tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Page 206: Temperature

    DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
  • Page 207: Tire Labeling

    Tire Labeling Tire Labeling Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture. The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those Load index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure you should be aware of are described associated with the maximum Max Press The maximum air...
  • Page 208: Oxygenated Fuels

    Oxygenated Fuels Some gasolines are being blended The following are the maximum If you notice any undesirable with alcohol or an ether compound. approved (Canada CGSB approved) operating symptoms, try another These gasolines, or oxygenated fuels percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are used to meet clean air standards brand of gasoline.
  • Page 209: Driving In Foreign Countries

    Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Acura outside Canada or the U.S., contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
  • Page 210: Emissions Controls

    Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your Acura vehicles comply with the Evaporative Emissions Control vehicle’s engine produces several by- Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety System products. Some of these are carbon Standards (CMVSS) and all As gasoline evaporates in the fuel...
  • Page 211: Exhaust Emissions Controls

    HC, CO, and NOx that the emissions remain low, you Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust should use only new genuine Acura System emissions control systems are The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) replacement parts or their equivalent...
  • Page 212: Three Way Catalytic Converter

    The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
  • Page 213: Provincial Emissions Testing

    Provincial Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
  • Page 214 80 to 97 km/h When traffic conditions allow, let your Acura dealer. (50 to 60 mph) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes. Drive on the highway in seconds without using the D (A/T) or 5th (M/T).
  • Page 216: Warranty And Customer Relations ( Canada Only)

    Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ........ . 214 Warranty Coverages ..... 215...
  • Page 217: Customer Service Information

    Customer Service Information Acura dealership personnel are When you call or write, please give CUSTOMER RELATIONS trained professionals. They should us this information: RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE be able to answer all your questions. Honda Canada Inc. If you encounter a problem that your...
  • Page 218: Warranty Coverages

    Warranty Coverages Please refer to the 2005 Warranty Manual that came with your vehicle.
  • Page 220: Index

    Index Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Specifications ......201 Indicator ....... . 56, 137 Before Driving ....... 115 Accessories and Modifications . 122 Operation ........137 Belts, Seat ........10, 21 Accessories ........ . 122 Anti-theft, Audio System ....
  • Page 221 Index Bulb Replacement Ceiling Light ........85 Code, Audio System ..... . 109 Back-up Lights ......162 Center Pocket ........86 CO in the Exhaust ......207 Brake Lights ....... 161 Certification Label ......198 Cold Weather, Starting in ....
  • Page 222 Index Dimensions ........200 Changing a Flat Tire ....175 Exhaust Fumes ....... . 49 Dimming the Headlights ....63 Charging System Indicator ..186 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Dipstick Checking the Fuses ....190 Belts by ........
  • Page 223 Index Folding Rear Seat ......76 Gauges Hood, Opening the ......118 Foreign Countries, Driving in ..206 Engine Coolant Temperature . 60 Horn ..........5, 61 Four-way Flashers ......65 Fuel ..........60 Hydraulic Clutch ......
  • Page 224 Index Side Airbag Off ......55 Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 186 ..........55 Lubricant Specifications Chart . 200 Turn Signal and Hazard Keys ........... 67 Luggage ......... . 124 Warning ........56 Trunk-open ........
  • Page 225 Index Owner Maintenance Checks ..142 Provincial Emissions Testing ..210 Oxygenated Fuels ....116, 205 Selecting Child Seats ...... . 38 Neutral Gear Position ....133 Installing a Child Seat ..... 39 New Vehicle Break-in ....
  • Page 226 Index Schedule ........141 Maintenance ......23, 163 SRS, Additional Information ... 24 Seat Belts ........163 Reminder Light and Additional Safety Precautions . 30 Timing Belt ........ . 154 Beeper ........ . 21, 54 Airbag Service ......
  • Page 227 Index Supplemental Restraint Tire Chains ........170 Fluid Selection ....152, 153 System ........ . 12, 24 Tire, How to Change a Flat ..175 Identification Number ....199 Servicing ........30 Tire Labeling ........
  • Page 228 Index Ventilation ......... 92 Wipers, Windshield ..........198 Changing Blades ......164 Viscosity, Oil ........147 Operation ........62 Worn Tires ........168 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..194 WARNING, Explanation of ....ii Warning Labels, Location of ..
  • Page 229: Service Information Summary

    Service Information Summary Gasoline: Manual Transmission Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda Manual Transmission Front/Rear: number of 86 or higher. Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi) or 10W-40 motor oil as a Fuel Tank Capacity: temporary replacement (see page Spare Tire:...

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