Acura CL (2003 year). Instruction — part 6

Your car also comes with two remote
transmitters; see page

for an

explanation of the operation.

The Immobilizer System protects
your car from theft. A properly-
coded master or valet key must be
used in the ignition switch for the
engine to start. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used,
the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on for a few
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.

The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object is near the
ignition switch when you insert the
key. To make sure the system
recognizes the key code:

Do not keep other immobilizer
keys on the same key ring.

Use a plastic or leather key fob,
not metal.

Keep other keys away from your
car’s key and the ignition switch
while trying to start the engine.

If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Acura dealer.

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The Immobilizer System indicator
will also blink several times when
you turn the ignition switch from ON
(II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your car undriveable.

If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
Acura dealer.

The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
four positions:
• LOCK (0)
• ACCESSORY (I)
• ON (II)
• START (III)

As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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You can insert or

remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to
LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. The shift lever
must also be in Park. The anti-theft
lock will lock the steering column
when you remove the key.

If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from
LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key.

In this position,

you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power sockets.

This is the normal key

position when driving. All features
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON.

Use this position

only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.

The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page

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You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper.

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ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)

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Each door has a master door lock
switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks both doors. Push the switch
down to lock both doors and up to
unlock them.

Each door has a lock tab at the top of
the door. When you push down the
lock tab on the driver’s door, both
doors lock. Pulling up the lock tab on
the driver’s door only unlocks that
door. The lock tab on the passenger’s
door only locks and unlocks that
door.

To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the car, push the lock
tab down and close the door. To lock
the driver’s door, remove the key
from the ignition switch and push
the lock tab down or push the master
switch down, then close the door.

Both doors can be locked from the
outside by using the key in either
door.

To unlock only the driver’s door
from the outside, insert the key in
the driver’s door lock, turn the key
and release it. If you turn the key
and hold it, both doors will unlock.
Both doors will unlock when you
unlock the passenger’s door with the
key.

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If you forget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver’s
door. With the driver’s door open
and the key in the ignition, both
master door lock switches are
disabled. However, if the driver’s
door is not open, the master door
lock switches are not disabled.
Pushing the switch down on the
open passenger’s door will lock both
doors. If you try to lock an open
driver’s door by pushing down the
lock tab, the tabs on both doors pop
up. Pushing down the lock tab on the
passenger’s door only locks that door.

You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, both
doors lock. The parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and license
plate light will flash once.

When you push the LOCK button a
second time within 5 seconds after
you have locked the doors, you will
hear a beep to verify that the doors
are locked and the security system

has set.

When you push the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver’s door unlocks.
The passenger’s door unlocks when
you push the button a second time.
The parking lights, side marker
lights, taillights and license plate
light flash twice each time you push
the button.

The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door, the light stays on for
about 10 seconds, then fades out. If
you relock the doors with the remote
transmitter before 10 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go off
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The remote transmitters will also
activate the Driving Position
Memory System (see page

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When you open the driver’s door
after 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
complete.

If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
either door within 30 seconds, the
doors automatically relock and the
security system sets.

You cannot lock the doors with the
remote transmitter if either door is
not fully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. You cannot unlock
the doors with the key in the ignition
switch.

To open the trunk, push the Trunk
Release button for approximately
one second.

You can open the trunk with the
remote transmitter regardless of the
position of the main switch in the
glove box. The trunk will not open if
the key is in the ignition switch.

The Driving Position Memory
System will not activate if you left
the transmission in Reverse or did
not set the parking brake.

The driving position memory
activated (Memory 1, Memory 2) is
shown on the back of 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 off this driving position
memory activation. While standing
near the car, press and hold the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the
same time. The LED in the remote
transmitter will blink twice. Then
release the buttons.

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Recalling a Memorized Driving
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Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.

Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car’s security system to
attract attention. When activated, the
horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will flash, for about 30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and
hold the PANIC button for about two
seconds.

To turn it back on, repeat this
procedure. The LED will come on
for one second to indicate the
feature has been turned on.

To cancel Panic mode before 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will not light. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, place a cloth
on the edge of the transmitter and
remove the upper half by carefully
prying on the edge with a small flat-
tip screwdriver.

Replacing the Battery

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As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Clean the transmitter case with a
soft cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not function
properly.

Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it from extreme hot
or cold temperatures.

If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car’s system by
your Acura dealer. Any other
transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.

Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same (

side

facing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.

Snap the two halves of the
transmitter case back together.

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You can open the trunk in three
ways:

Press the trunk release button on
the driver’s door.

Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter
for approximately one second (see
page

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Reach through the trunk pass-
through and pull the trunk release
handle.

To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.

See page

for cargo loading and

weight limit information. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See

on page

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Carbon

Monoxide Hazard

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To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else:

Disable the trunk release button
on the driver’s door by turning off
the trunk main switch in the glove
box.

Lock the glove box with the
master key.

Make sure the trunk pass-through
cover is locked (see page

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Give the person the valet key.

Even if the trunk main switch is
turned off, you can open the trunk
with the remote transmitter.

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To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the left.

As a safety feature, your car has a
release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened from the
inside.

Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.

For more information about child
safety, see pages

and

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The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on.

Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a firm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.

To open the rear console
compartment, pull up on the lever
and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid
and push it down until it latches.

The rear console compartment can
be locked and unlocked only with the
master key.

The rear console compartment is
located in the center of the rear seat.

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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.

Always keep the glove box
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Pull up or push down on the front of
the switch to move the seat bottom’s
front edge up or down. Pull up or
push down on the rear of the switch
to move the rear of the seat bottom
up or down.

Push the horizontal switch forward
or backward to move the seat
forward or backward.

The long horizontal switch adjusts
the seat bottom in several directions.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat-back angle.

Make all seat adjustments before
you start driving.

Your Acura has a power adjustable
driver’s seat. The two power seat
adjustment switches are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. The
front passenger’s seat is also power-
adjustable.

You can adjust the power seats with
the ignition switch in any position.

See pages

for important safety

information and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs.

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Pull the center of the horizontal
switch up to raise the seat. Push it
down to lower the seat.

Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the rear switch in the
direction you want to move.

The driver’s seat includes a memory
feature. Two seat positions can be
stored in separate memories. You
can then select a memorized position
by pushing the appropriate memory
button or using the remote
transmitter. Refer to page

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how to memorize and select seat
positions.

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The seat adjustment switches are on
the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Push the long horizontal switch
forward or backward to move the
seat bottom in that direction.

Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the vertical switch in the
direction you want to move.

Make all seat adjustments before
you start driving.

Vary the lumbar support by moving
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back. Move the lever forward or
backward to adjust the lumbar
support through its full range.

You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position.

See pages

for important safety

information and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs.

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To get into the rear seat, open the
door and pull the release lever up on
the side of the seat-back. The seat-
back will tilt forward and the entire
seat will move forward to allow
easier entry to the rear seat.

After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, the seat bottom will
automatically return to its original
position.

If the seat runs into any obstacle,
such as a large package on the floor
between the front and rear seats
while it is moving back to its original
position, the seat will stop and move
forward slightly.

Remove the obstacle, then move the
seat to the desired position with the
adjustment switch.

To move the driver’s seat, you can
select the memorized position with
the memory button.

Sitting down heavily in the seat as it
is moving backward can also cause
the seat to react as if it has run into
an obstacle.

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