Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Windshield Wipers You can vary how often the wipers sweep the windshield by turning the INT TIME ring next to the rotary switch.

If you turn the INT TIME ring to the shortest delay, the wipers will change from intermittent to low speed operation when vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

The right lever controls the wind- In intermittent, the wipers operate shield wipers and washers. The every few seconds. The sweep rotary switch at the end of the lever interval will change slightly with has three positions: speed; getting shorter as you drive INT: intermittent faster. In low speed and high speed, : low speed the wipers run continuously. : high speed

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Wiper Arms Winter Position The windshield wiper arms have two WIPER ARMS parked positions: Winter and Summer. In the winter position, the arms sit slightly above the edge of the hood. This reduces the possibili- ty of damage to the wiper arms or windshield wiper motor by a build-up of snow and ice.

Adjust the wiper arms to the winter position by grasping either arm near the pivot. Pull on the arm, parallel to the windshield, until it locks in the A heavy build-up of snow or ice on To operate the wipers in mist mode, higher position. Push the arm in the the wiper arms will cause them to push the control lever down. The other direction to return the wipers automatically park in the winter wipers run at high speed until you to the summer position. position. release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield.

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Windshield Washers Hazard Warning

Cars with navigation system To clean the windshield, pull back on Push the red button to the left of the the wiper control lever. The washers clock to turn on the hazard warning spray until you release the lever. The lights (four-way flashers). This wipers run at low speed while you're causes all four outside turn signals pulling the lever, then complete one and both indicators in the instrument more sweep of the windshield after panel to flash. Use the hazard you release it. warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your car is disabled.

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Adjustments See page 17 for important safety information about how to properly position the steering wheel

Your Acura's steering wheel is electrically-adjustable for angle and distance. The adjustment switch is on the left side of the steering column. Always adjust the steering wheel before you begin driving.

Cars with navigation system The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear Adjusting the steering wheel fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before position while driving may window. Push the defogger button to starting to drive. cause you to lose control of the turn it on and off. The light in the car and be seriously injured in a button lights to show the defogger is The defogger and antenna wires on crash. on. If you do not turn it off, the the inside of the rear window can be defogger will shut itself off after accidentally damaged. When Adjust the steering wheel only about 25 minutes. It also shuts off cleaning the glass, always wipe side when the car is stopped. when you turn off the ignition. You to side. have to turn it on again when you restart the car. CONTINUED

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Automatic Movement

AUTO SWITCH 1. Locate the adjustment switch on 2. Release the switch when the the left side of the steering column. steering wheel reaches the The AUTO switch controls automat- Move the steering wheel, in, out, desired position. Make sure the ic movement of the steering wheel. up, or down by pushing and steering wheel points towards When this switch is in the ON posi- holding the adjustment switch in your chest, not toward your face, tion, the steering wheel automatical- that direction. and that you can see the ly moves fully in and up when you re- instrument panel gauges and move the key from the ignition warning lights. switch.

Instruments and Controls